Professor George was giving a speech titled “The Truth-Seeking Mission of the University.” Protesters were allowed to marched around the room, blowing whistles and blaring music. As reported by the Star Democrat, “we have the power here to make our voices heard.” They also had the power to stop others from speaking or hearing opposing views.

Notably, Washington College President Mike Sosulski was in attendance. Yet, the campus police reportedly decided not to intervene to ask the students to leave to because “they did not want to escalate the situation.” Instead, they allowed the protesters to shutdown a free speech event with the university president there. …

Speer noted that the college declined to cancel the events and offered alternative forums for protesters. He added that the disruption “is not consistent with the core values of the liberal arts to which Washington College is committed.”

However, the College harrumphed as protesters stopped George speaking but did nothing to stop it. Instead, the university president reportedly sat there like a decorative ficus plant.

[Cowardice, simply cowardice. I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Professor George on a couple of occasions (through Relevant Radio), and a more scholastic gentleman you will not find. His mild demeanor and confidence in his position stands in stark contrast to the paroxysms of insecurity and immaturity that have claimed Washington College, and George’s courage in facing critics stands in stark contrast to Sosulski’s pusillanimity. — Ed]